Gonghuwan Bay Wetland Park in Wuxi. [Photo/Wuxi Daily]

Wuxi in Jiangsu province is prepared for summer following an early and brief plum rain season. Despite the strong sunlight, the city provides numerous options to keep cool.

Chunshen Stream in Wuxi. [Photo/Wuxi Daily]

Nature enthusiasts can experience a refreshing coolness at Gonghuwan Bay Wetland Park with its lake breeze, or visit Chunshen Stream within Huishan Ancient Town to enjoy the invigorating waterfalls, where the spray can lower the temperature by up to 6 C. These locations offer ideal escapes for cooling down.

Peaches in Wuxi. [Photo/Wuxi Daily]

Summer in Wuxi means enjoying delicious treats like Huangtutang watermelon and Yangshan peach, both local favorites. Their juicy, sweet flavors provide a cooling burst, ideal for beating the heat. Every bite offers a refreshing escape from the scorching sun.

As night descends, Wuxi's markets become vibrant. Hubin Commercial Street and Jinhu Road Night Market create a lively scene with  delicious drinks and snacks to relieve summer heat. The evening breeze combined with busy crowds makes summer nights in the city both cool and memorable.